“The launch of Google’s premium Pixel and Pixel XL handsets in September will not have made things any easier for Apple and Samsung at the upper end of the smartphone market, while challenger brands like Huawei and OnePlus are releasing ever-more competitive handsets in terms of performance at ...

“Smartphones and tablets are changing online gaming and betting habits within the home rather than expanding activity outside it as consumers embrace the ‘anytime’ nature of these technologies ahead of their ‘anywhere’ potential.”– David Walmsley, Senior Leisure Analyst

“Parents are not necessarily the first consumer group that comes to mind when thinking about targets for new technology, but they actually emerge throughout our consumer research as key targets for a number of sectors, both in terms of intention to purchase or upgrade products and interest in the ...

“For the UK, the EU referendum is one of the defining moments of the 21st Century so far, with long-term implications that will rival events as seismic as the financial crisis. The truth is, though, that this early in the process there has been little direct impact on most people’s financial ...

“Despite many people viewing email as a somewhat outdated means of communication, it is not only the most common means of online communication but also the most likely to be used multiple times per day. It cannot be disputed, though, that other channels such as instant messaging can provide more ...

“While the reach of branded communication still seems relatively limited, brands should not underestimate the potential of second-degree exposure through shares of content originally posted by brands and online reactions to offline ads, which can significantly broaden the audience that is exposed ...

"Britain’s economy growth has outstripped other major economies, employment is high (and unemployment is low) and wages have been rising above inflation. Yet, consumer sentiment has been slow to respond. Perhaps we will need to see a more sustained period of growth in earnings before Britons start ...

“As the market approaches saturation, there is no one-size-fits-all-solution, as upgrades by individual consumers are triggered by different innovations. As a result, consumers’ varied preferences could potentially be best served with customisable modular solutions that allow for personalisation ...